Civil Municipal View Feb2023

28 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 These developments lead credence to the idea that Elgin County has evolved into a large bedroom community that is attractive to commuters, professionals who work remotely, and retirees. While the county does not have hard numbers to support this assumption, Gonyou says it is apparent that county’s population has further increased since the start of the pandemic as people sought new living arrangements outside of big cities. “One of the reasons we believe this is true is the pure number of broadband internet questions and inquiries we get,” Gonyou says. Workforce development is part of the equation as well. Elgin County has partnered with the city of St. Thomas, St. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce, and other county municipalities in holding job fairs that attracted more than 50 employees and several hundred attendees. These and other efforts to attract employers to the county, including workers to fill long- Working Towards Better Solutions Mosey & Mosey Benefit Plan Consultants Start the Conversation Today inquiries@mosey.on.ca moseyandmosey.com